Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2025

Lois Elaine Minier, age 90 of Bitely, went to her heavenly home on April 6.

Lois treasured the Bible and the Bible- based Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer One so that "in life and in death, her comfort and hope were in belonging to her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ." Hallelujah!

Lois was the daughter of...

Apr 1, 2025

Jennifer Louise Norris, 60, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025. Born on April 21, 1964, to Norman and Norma (Kailing) Merrill, Jennifer was raised with a strong work ethic and a creative spirit. She graduated from Morley Stanwood High School and continued her education graduating from Ferris State University 2-year Printing Program and...

Mar 31, 2025

Today Helen Hadley passed. She was a mother to many including myself. She always took care of people and spoke to people looking at the whole story. I pray that she would be blessed to be in Heaven today without any more pain or worries. I pray that Kim Hadley would be loved on and comforted today even by...

Mar 29, 2025

Letha May Benkert, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1927, to Forrest and May (Sloan) Moore. Letha was a woman of many talents, with a deep love for life and an enduring sense of creativity.

Letha married Lloyd Benkert in 1956, and the two shared a wonderful life...

Mar 21, 2025

Steven Earl Johansen, 72, of Rodney, MI passed away on March 21st, 2025 with his family and friends by his side. Steven was born on March 3rd, 1953 to Carl (Sonny) and Betty (Maneke) Johansen and was raised on the family farm in Rodney. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1971, where he held the record for...

Mar 21, 2025

Nancy Jo Houck (Cummings) also fondly known as Barb, passed away March 21, 2025 at the MediLodge of Alpena.

Nancy was born August 01, 1956, and became the foster daughter of Grace and Manuel Cummings. Throughout her life Nancy was very social and loved people. She participated in the Special Olympics and was especially fond of Bowling....

Mar 20, 2025

Daniel James Hyde, 81, of Stanwood, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

He was born on March 3, 1944, in Jackson, the son of Eugene "Doc" and Marjorie Hyde. After high school, Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a radioman during the Vietnam War, traveling the world and gaining valuable life...

Mar 20, 2025

Verna "Maxine" Rhoads was born on the family farm in Fork Twp., Mecosta County, Michigan; ½ mile north and 1 ½ miles west of Barryton, September 1, 1932. She was the fifth child born to Manual H. and Verna V. (Robinson) Rhoads. Maxine's paternal grandparents, Nathaniel J. and Margaret E. (Kinney) Rhoads, moved to Fork Township in 1886, part...

Mar 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Richard Frisbie, 56 of Morley, MI, passed away March 19, 2025 with many loving family members by his side. Rich was born October 23rd, 1968, in Lakeview, Michigan to Edward "Ted" and Judy Frisbie. After graduating from Morley Stanwood High School, Rich followed in his father's footsteps into the electrical trade....

Mar 15, 2025

Yvonne Cornell, 73, of Morley, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born the 10th of 13 children on October 24, 1951, in Big Rapids, Yvonne was the daughter of Howard and Lena (Boody) Ramsey. She graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1969.

Following graduation, on September...

Mar 15, 2025

Robert F. Maguire, 93, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1932, in Big Rapids, the son of Frank and Letta (Baker) Maguire.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. A true patriot, he took great pride in his service...

Mar 14, 2025

Agnes Griffin, 49, of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.

She was born on May 1, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Major Hentz and Frankie Griffin. Agnes worked for FairPlay in Chicago for 20 years before moving to the Big Rapids area, where she became a valued member of the Meijer team....

Mar 13, 2025

Juanita Ann Brooks, of Bushnell, Florida,  passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025.

She leaves behind her loving husband Henry Brooks, Beloved Children, Stephanie (Bo) Sanders, Darrell (Brandi) Langford, Kelly (Hank) Allen, Amber (Michael) Thomas, and Donna (Joe) Lewis; as well as her cherished 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Mar 12, 2025

Michael Hamilton, 58, of Howard City, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1967, in Grand Rapids, the son of Leon J. and Diane Hamilton.

Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant in 2007. His service included deployments during...

Mar 12, 2025

Mary Wilcoxen, 92, of Weidman, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 22, 1932, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Harold and Anna (Barnes) Harrington. Mary was united in marriage to Bob Wilcoxen, and together they built a life centered on faith and family. She ran an...

Mar 9, 2025

Jeffery Scott Stout, 57, of Morley, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1967, in Stanwood, the son of Gerald and Judith (Thompson) Stout.

Jeffery graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1985. After graduation, he worked alongside his father at Michigan Wheel Corp. repairing boat propellers, where he and his...

Mar 7, 2025

Eddy Derevage, 66, of Rodney, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1958, in Big Rapids, the son of Edsel and Rosalie (Powell) Derevage.

A true jack-of-all-trades, Eddy had a knack for fixing just about anything—right or wrong, if there was a will, there was a way. With all his stubbornness...

Mar 7, 2025

Kyle Lindsley, 40, of Mecosta, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1984, the son of Brian Lindsley and Julie Scheidt.

Kyle worked for Bandit Industries for several years and took great pride in his work. He had a passion for laser engraving, 3D printing, and various creative hobbies, bringing his...

Mar 6, 2025

Kenneth N Boyer, 81, of Reed City, passed away in his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, with family present. Ken was born on July 28, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Carl William and Bernice (Oehmke) Boyer.

Early in life, Kenneth moved with his family to Reed City, MI, where he graduated from Reed City...

Mar 6, 2025

Tracie Ann Lee (Tracie Ann Hague), beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer.

Born on October 22, 1964, Tracie spent most of her life in the Morley Stanwood area. She graduated from Morley Stanwood High School and settled in Stanwood shortly...